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Aug 10, 2025

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Aug 10, 2025

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Nick Foligno was traded to Columbus from the Ottawa Senators on July 1st, 2012, and that’s where the legendary story begins for him. He had already spent five years in Ottawa, racking up 148 points. It looked like it was the start of a promising career. And then in 2012, the Senators made some changes. They decided they wanted Marc Methot and sent Foligno back in exchange. Many people don’t realize that the Senators tried trading for Rick Nash just before this trade, but Nash refused to be sent to Ottawa. The Jackets signed Foligno to a three-year deal a few days after the trade.

thehockeynews.com71 Days Until Opening Night At Nationwide ArenaNick Foligno was traded to Columbus from the Ottawa Senators on July 1st, 2012, and that’s where the legendary story begins for him. He had already spent five years in Ottawa, racking up 148 points. It looked like it was the start of a promising career. And then in 2012, the Senators made some changes. They decided they wanted Marc Methot and sent Foligno back in exchange. Many people don’t realize that the Senators tried trading for Rick Nash just before this trade, but Nash refused to be sent to Ottawa. The Jackets signed Foligno to a three-year deal a few days after the trade.

Former Columbus Blue Jackets 7th round draft pick, and veteran of 275 games, Markus Nutivaara has come out of retirement after missing the past several years.

thehockeynews.comFormer Blue Jackets Defenseman Comes Out Of Retirement; Signs With Kärpät Of LiigaFormer Columbus Blue Jackets 7th round draft pick, and veteran of 275 games, Markus Nutivaara has come out of retirement after missing the past several years. 

Joonas Korpisalo was the ultimate professional while he was in Columbus. For four years, he backed up Blue Jacket great Sergei Bobrovsky and usually played well when he did it.

thehockeynews.com70 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: Joonas KorpisaloJoonas Korpisalo was the ultimate professional while he was in Columbus. For four years, he backed up Blue Jacket great Sergei Bobrovsky and usually played well when he did it.

According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs could have a deal that would help both teams.

thehockeynews.comInsider Hints At Nick Robertson For Yegor Chinakhov TradeAccording to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs could have a deal that would help both teams.

Jordan Dumais was born just outside of Montreal on the island of Ille Bizard, Que. But don't let a 5-foot-9 and 174-pound frame fool you.

thehockeynews.com69 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: Jordan DumaisJordan Dumais was born just outside of Montreal on the island of Ille Bizard, Que. But don't let a 5-foot-9 and 174-pound frame fool you.

Former long time Blue Jackets forward Cam Atkinson is still unsigned and is searching for a contract in order to continue his NHL career.

thehockeynews.comFormer Blue Jackets Legend Still Looking For A ContractFormer long time Blue Jackets forward Cam Atkinson is still unsigned and is searching for a contract in order to continue his NHL career. 

As we slowly navigate through the dog days of summer, there's likely going to be an increase in trade rumors as we creep toward the start of the 2025-26 NHL season.

thehockeynews.comBlue Jackets Biggest Trade Chips: Yegor ChinakhovAs we slowly navigate through the dog days of summer, there's likely going to be an increase in trade rumors as we creep toward the start of the 2025-26 NHL season.

Every NHL team travels, it's just what needs to happen when you play every team in the league. But with teams all over North America, some teams travel more than others.

thehockeynews.comHow Far Will The Columbus Blue Jackets Travel In The 2025-26 Season?Every NHL team travels, it's just what needs to happen when you play every team in the league. But with teams all over North America, some teams travel more than others. 

James van Riemsdyk appeared on Daily Faceoff's Morning Cuppa Hockey with Jonny Lazarus & Colby Cohen today, and had some very flattering things to say about superstar defenseman Zach Werenski.

thehockeynews.comJames van Riemsdyk Has High Praise For Zach WerenskiJames van Riemsdyk appeared on Daily Faceoff's Morning Cuppa Hockey with Jonny Lazarus & Colby Cohen today, and had some very flattering things to say about superstar defenseman Zach Werenski. 

If James Malatesta can put it all together, he's going to be a force in the NHL.

thehockeynews.com67 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: James MalatestaIf James Malatesta can put it all together, he's going to be a force in the NHL.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have a few big decisions to make in the next handful of months. First, Yegor Chinakhov and his public trade request will need to be dealt with. Secondly, and potentially most importantly, there was talk just hours before the 2025 NHL Draft that the organization was looking to trade Dmitri Voronkov in an attempt to land Noah Dobson.

thehockeynews.comBlue Jackets' Biggest Trade Chips: Dmitri VoronkovThe Columbus Blue Jackets have a few big decisions to make in the next handful of months. First, Yegor Chinakhov and his public trade request will need to be dealt with. Secondly, and potentially most importantly, there was talk just hours before the 2025 NHL Draft that the organization was looking to trade Dmitri Voronkov in an attempt to land Noah Dobson.

Former CBJ legend Cam Atkinson is at the top of many stat categories for the Jackets. After all, he did play 627 games before the trade to Philadelphia.

thehockeynews.comOne Of Cam Atkinson's Team Records Is In Kirill Marchenko's SightsFormer CBJ legend Cam Atkinson is at the top of many stat categories for the Jackets. After all, he did play 627 games before the trade to Philadelphia. 

The Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features.

thehockeynews.comFrom The Archive: To Believe Or Not To Believe? The Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features.

When Luca Del Bel Belluz told reporters at development camp a couple of years ago that he would be turning pro, Blue Jacket and Monster fans were excited. He had served his required time in Junior, so we knew he was on his way, but hearing him say it meant it was real.

thehockeynews.com65 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: Luca Del Bel BelluzWhen Luca Del Bel Belluz told reporters at development camp a couple of years ago that he would be turning pro, Blue Jacket and Monster fans were excited. He had served his required time in Junior, so we knew he was on his way, but hearing him say it meant it was real.

Former Monsters forward Rocco Grimaldi is rumored to be joining SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL.

thehockeynews.comFormer Monsters Forward Rumored To Be Signing In KHLFormer Monsters forward Rocco Grimaldi is rumored to be joining SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL.

We've officially entered the last month of the calendar that doesn't have NHL games in it. We are only a bit over a month away from the start of 2025 NHL training camp and then preseason. Because of that, I thought it would be fun to take an early look at what the Columbus Blue Jackets' projected opening night lineup could look like.

thehockeynews.comAn Early Look At The Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Projected Opening Night RosterWe've officially entered the last month of the calendar that doesn't have NHL games in it. We are only a bit over a month away from the start of 2025 NHL training camp and then preseason. Because of that, I thought it would be fun to take an early look at what the Columbus Blue Jackets' projected opening night lineup could look like.

There have only been two players wear the #64 for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Unfortunately for Columbus, neither one of them made a significant impact for Columbus. Cleveland is a different story, however.

thehockeynews.com64 Days Until Opening Night At Nationwide ArenaThere have only been two players wear the #64 for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Unfortunately for Columbus, neither one of them made a significant impact for Columbus. Cleveland is a different story, however. 

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